Welcome to CSULB VITA!

FREE INCOME TAX PREPARATION IF YOUR INCOME IS UNDER $70,220, NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY!

Our CSULB VITA site is available to qualifying taxpayers with an income level of $70,200 or less. IRS-certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing for federal and state tax returns. They can inform taxpayers about special tax credits for which they may qualify such as Earned Income Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit, and Credit for the Elderly or the Disabled. Don’t put off your taxes! CSULB VITA has refunded over 1 million in taxpayer dollars last tax season.

Hours of Operation

February 1st, 2027 - April 10th, 2027

Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Friday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Location: In-person in Computer Lab, Room 243 of College of Business

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) is an I.R.S. program that provides free income tax preparation to low-income, students, elderly, non-resident, disabled, and limited English proficient individuals.

VITA will be closed for Spring Break from March 28th to April 5th

*SEE FLYERS ON RIGHT FOR MORE INFO*

Scan QR for quick links!

Required Documentation

  • Government-issued photo ID for you & your spouse (e.g., Driver's License or passport)

  • Original Government Issued original Social Security Card (or documents of Individual Taxpayer Identification Number - ITIN) (No Photocopies or Pictures)

  • All W-2's and 1099's (if any)

  • Other income and expense information

  • Total tuition fees and expenses paid (form 1098-T)

  • Total expenses paid for child/daycare

  • Daycare or dependent care provider's address, phone, and identifying number (SSN or EIN)

  • Bank account and routing number (voided check) for direct deposit of refund

  • Last year's tax return is helpful, but not required

  • To file taxes electronically on a married-filing-joint tax return, both spouses must be present to sign the required forms

Questions?

Contact Brandon Duong, VITA Site Coordinator, at vita.csulb@gmail.com or at (562) 247-5426.

Joining VITA as a Volunteer

Requirements:

  1. CSULB Accounting Major

  2. VITA is a class; ACCT 352 (2 or 4 units); only offered in SPRING Semesters

  3. Pre/Co-Requisite ACCT 351 “Federal Tax Law” (4 units)

    • ACCT 351 has a prerequisite of ACCT 201 (3 units)

  4. Complete Application Form (Released 10/19/2026 @ 8am) AND get accepted

    • Limited reserve capacity for graduating students who have not done VITA before

      • Otherwise; rolling admission until capacity (approximately 100 students)

  5. Volunteers must complete IRS Training + Quizzes (after acceptance)

Co-Coordinator Applications will open 9/14 at 8AM and close on 9/18 at 10PM– no exceptions

Volunteer Applications will open 10/19 at 8AM with rolling admission– first come, first serve

VITA Interest Form to stay up to date with the recruiting process: https://forms.gle/JzhfScmP8jcENJLh6


VITA